Netherlands crowns first new king in over 100 years

April 30, 2013

Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange becomes the King of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix steps down.

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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (L) and Queen Maxima (R) appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after her abdication and ahead of the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (L) and Queen Maxima (R) appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after her abdication and ahead of the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.